Winning blow: queen to h5 (f3·4)
c9-18042Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Qh5 Nh8 24. R5f4 a6 25. Rh4
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h5.
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxe5, then Nxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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